CVE-1999-1050: Directory traversal vulnerability in Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:50.535Z

Summary

Directory traversal vulnerability in Matt Wright FormHandler.cgi script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via (1) a .. (dot dot) in the reply_message_attach attachment parameter, or (2) by specifying the filename as a template.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:50.535Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

References